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Man and Woman at a Spinning Wheel, c. 1560-70 (oil on panel)
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Man and Woman at a Spinning Wheel, c. 1560-70 (oil on panel)
3545882 Man and Woman at a Spinning Wheel, c. 1560-70 (oil on panel) by Pietersz, Pieter I (1540/41-1603); 76x63 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: The man is seducing the young woman and she must choose between the spinning wheel and the tankard, between virtue and vice.); Netherlandish, out of copyright
Media ID 22444008
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Apron Choice Evil Good Lover Moral Seduction Spindle Spinning Spinning Wheel Symbolism Tankard Vice Virtue Lovers Symbolic
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This image captures a moment of moral dilemma in the midst of love and temptation. Painted by Pieter Pietersz I, "Man and Woman at a Spinning Wheel" depicts a scene from the late 16th century Netherlands. The composition centers around a young woman seated at a spinning wheel, her delicate hands engaged in the task at hand. However, her attention is divided as she gazes longingly towards an enticing tankard held by a suitor. The man's seductive gaze suggests his intentions are far from innocent, presenting the woman with a choice between virtue and vice. Symbolism abounds in this painting; the spinning wheel represents industry and purity while the tankard symbolizes indulgence and pleasure. Pietersz skillfully captures this moral conflict within their expressions - one filled with longing for forbidden desire, while the other reflects hesitation and inner turmoil. The couple's contrasting costumes further emphasize their opposing choices: he dons an extravagant hat representing worldly desires, while she wears an apron symbolizing domesticity and modesty. As viewers, we are left to ponder what decision lies ahead for this couple caught in such tension. Will they succumb to temptation or choose righteousness? This Renaissance masterpiece invites us to reflect on our own choices between good and evil when faced with matters of love.
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